The MSJ Specialization: Investigative Reporting at Northwestern University's Medill School trains advanced journalism students in the skills required for impactful investigative reporting. The program features two main tracks: the Medill Investigative Lab D.C. (two quarters in Chicago, then the rest in Washington, D.C.) and the Medill Investigative Lab Chicago (all four quarters in Chicago). Students collaborate closely with peers, faculty, and award-winning journalists—like Pulitzer Prize-winning instructor Debbie Cenziper—on real-world investigations, with opportunities for publication in major outlets such as ProPublica and The Washington Post. Core topics include investigative methods, history, theory, ethics, sourcing, data visualization, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, and on-the-ground reporting. Students develop professional portfolios and learn to address critical issues through accountability reporting. Admission is selective, typically requiring undergraduate degree completion and (for D.C. Lab applicants) prior journalism internship or professional experience. Latest reports from 2024–2025 emphasize high-profile collaborations and award-winning student work. 来源： https://www.medill.northwestern.edu/journalism/undergraduate-journalism/exclusive-opportunities/medill-investigative-lab.html